Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 308

Julia stifled a yawn, her eyelids heavy with sleep.

Briony blinked back tears and gently coaxed Julia into her bedroom, tucking her in for a nap.

Only after Julia had drifted off did Briony quietly slip out of the room.

The sound of running water drifted from the kitchen.

Briony headed toward it.

Inside, Ferdinand was rinsing out the bowl Julia had used to take her medicine. He stood tall and lean, dressed in a crisp white shirt and black slacks, broad-shouldered and long-legged.

Briony hurried in. "Mr. Ellsworth, you really shouldn't be washing dishes. Please, let me—"

"It's just a bowl." Ferdinand dodged her outstretched hand, his tone easy. "No trouble at all."

Briony pressed her lips together and withdrew her hand. "Thank you. I'm sorry for burdening you with all this these past days."

He gave her a small, reassuring smile. "Aren't we friends?"

She hesitated, meeting his questioning gaze, and gave a helpless nod. "We are, but—"

"Friends help each other. That's perfectly normal." His voice was low and gentle. "Is Mrs. Hudson asleep?"

Briony's lips curved in a tired smile. "She lay down and was out in minutes."

"You've got the magic touch." Ferdinand turned off the tap, dried the bowl with a paper towel, and set it in the dish rack. "Let's talk in the living room."

Briony nodded.

They left the kitchen and made their way to the living room, settling in on the couch.

"Familiar people and surroundings give Mrs. Hudson a sense of security," Ferdinand said after a pause. "That's a huge help for her recovery. But right now, you're the only one she trusts. That's a lot for you to carry."

Briony frowned, absorbing his words. It was true—she couldn't realistically stay by her mother's side every hour of every day.

He went on, "You've got Little Nina to look after, and your job. None of us can say how long Mrs. Hudson's treatment will take. You need help."

Immediately, Briony thought of Gina.

Gina had cared for her mother before and was a familiar, comforting presence.

Without hesitation, Briony called Gina.

As soon as Gina heard Julia was alive, she agreed at once to come to Silverlake City to help care for her.

—

The next day, Briony went to the airport to pick Gina up herself.

On the drive back, Briony filled her in on Julia's current condition.

Tears streamed down Gina's face as she clasped her hands, whispering, "Thank heavens, there really is justice in this world! Good things do happen to good people!"

—

Julia frowned, blinking in confusion before slowly turning to Briony. "Bryn, look, look!" she said, pointing at the screen.

"We'll watch more in a minute, Mom," Briony said gently, gesturing to Gina. "Look, this is Gina. You remember her, don't you?"

Julia turned to Gina.

Gina smiled. "Mrs. Hudson, do you remember me?"

Julia frowned and shook her head.

"You always used to call me Gee. Try to remember—Gee."

Julia shook her head again, clearly only interested in getting back to her show.

Briony didn't want to push her and let her continue watching.

—

For the next three days, Briony stayed at the apartment, keeping Julia company.

Though Julia didn't remember Gina, with Briony's gentle encouragement, she slowly grew used to Gina's presence and began to rely on her care.

On the fourth day, Briony received a call from her attorney.

The lawyer informed her that the court had accepted her divorce case and set the hearing for the day after tomorrow.

He asked if she planned to attend in person or would prefer to have him represent her.